Pros and Cons of a Drainless Tummy Tuck

 There are various types of abdominoplasty. The drainless tummy tuck is one of the less common forms of these procedures. The distinction between this type and the conventional tummy tuck lies in the manner in which patients are sutured. Drainless tummy tucks prevent fluid accumulations, eliminating the need for drainage tubes. As a result, the patient recovers more quickly and comfortably.

Those who are already within a range of approximately 10 pounds of their desired body weight are considered to be the greatest candidates for this kind of tummy tuck. If you require a more extensive tummy tuck surgery, you will probably require drains for complete healing.

Your plastic surgeon will evaluate you to decide whether or not you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck without drains. Some surgeons like to use drains, whereas others do tummy tucks without drains. Discuss your alternatives with your plastic surgeon in advance in order to obtain their advice for your individual body type and treatment objectives.

Despite drains are sometimes required, the majority of patients find them painful and obstructive. A tummy tuck creates a space between the fat and skin that fills with fluid, like a blister.

After having a tummy tuck, all of that fluid moves around like the liquid in a waterbed. If this condition persists, the area will be unable to heal and the fluid will split the surfaces, preventing them from repairing together. There will be no area for fluid to gather once the two surfaces have fused together. At this time, your surgeon will be able to remove your drains, although the process may take anywhere from one to three weeks to complete.

Pros of a Drainless Tummy Tuck

One of the best things about a tummy tuck without drains is that it doesn't require much care afterward. Patients with drainage tubes are typically need to empty them multiple times per day. While their drains are in place, they must also monitor the liquid inside and observe its colour while keeping precise collecting volumes.

Patients with drains must also avoid bending or kinking their drains when wearing undergarments. Patients undergoing drainless tummy tucks do not have to worry about keeping drains, which makes the operation more efficient and comfortable. You will heal more comfortably following an abdominoplasty without drainage.

Cons of a Drainless Tummy Tuck

Your plastic surgeon would need to employ a different approach in order to do a drainless tummy tuck on you. As a result, you would be in the operating room for a longer period of time, which is something that you might consider to be an inconvenience. Your plastic surgeon would do this procedure by removing the space between the skin and fat on top and the abdominal wall. This would get rid of the need for drains but make the surgery more complicated.

Drainless Tummy Tuck vs. Drains

The drainless tuck provides the following advantages over traditional tummy tuck treatment:

According to research, the negative effects of fluid accumulation are lessened when drains are not present. With drains, the incidence rate of these adverse effects was as high as 26%, whereas the incidence rate was no higher than 4% without drains.

During your recovery, drains need to be cleaned and maintained, and they need to be emptied several times a day.

In a traditional tummy tuck, you must wait at least a week before you can shower, while drainless procedures allow you to take a bath in just a few days after the procedure is completed.

In a traditional procedure, drains tend to irritate the skin, resulting in a tense, swollen abdomen. Patients who undergo tummy tucks without drains report reduced puffiness and discomfort surrounding the incision, as well as a more comfortable recovery.